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AY68 VFL

2018 Mercedes-benz X

Grey Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,014 mi
Last recorded188,014 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz X54,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 VFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelX
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 188,014 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 188,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock attachment bracket / mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on the outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 2.mm 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock attachment bracket / mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 2.mm 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 177,655 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 177,647 miles

Central Lower Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit WIRING TO EMISSIONS SENSOR AND WIRING TO GEARBOX (4.11 (c) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 154,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON WEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear INNER DOOR HANDLE MISSING OPERATION STILL WORKING FROM CABLE

Fail 4 Dec 2023 154,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON WEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear INNER DOOR HANDLE MISSING OPERATION STILL WORKING FROM CABLE

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH REAR (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 119,574 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 119,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 86,004 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz X?

Based on 22,871 MOT tests across 4,704 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
9,392
Miles/Year
4,704
On UK Roads
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AY68 VFL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz X in Grey with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz X models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 54,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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AY68 VFL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz X, first registered on 26 September 2018.

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